CVE-2011-0444: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 12 2011(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the MAC-LTE dissector (epan/dissectors/packet-mac-lte.c) in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.13 and 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of RARs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.10 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.13 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-02.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-01.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5530
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0079
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=5676
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0104
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:007
- http://osvdb.org/70403
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45775
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-February/053650.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0270
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-February/053669.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43175
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0719
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0369.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64624
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14283
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0444?
CVE-2011-0444 has a severity rating of potentially critical due to its ability to cause denial of service and possible arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0444?
To fix CVE-2011-0444, upgrade to a patched version of Wireshark, specifically versions 1.2.14 or 1.4.3 and above.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-0444?
CVE-2011-0444 affects Wireshark versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.13 and 1.4.0 through 1.4.2.
What exploits are associated with CVE-2011-0444?
CVE-2011-0444 can be exploited by remote attackers using a large number of RARs which can lead to crashes.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0444?
As a workaround for CVE-2011-0444, users should refrain from opening suspicious or untrusted RAR files until the software is updated.
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